Obituary of Charlie Andrew Chappell

Mr. Chappell was a native of Kansas and attended Gallaudet Day School in St. Louis. He moved to Talladega at the age of 12 with his parents, William C. and Grace Galloway Chappell. He graduated from ASD in 1952 and then attended Gallaudet College. He was inducted in ASD Hall of Fame in 1991, received NAD Golden Hand Award, June 2003, an Honorary Lt. Col. for the AL State Militia, April 1977 for Gov. George Wallace. He received the AAD Distinguished Service Award, 1985, received AAD Loyal Service Award, 1987. He was a lifetime blood donor contributing more than 30 gallons, a long time leader in the Deaf and Hearing Community, and an honorary lifetime member of AAD. He also worked at Bemis Company and AL Institute for Deaf and Blind. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals and Alabama Football fan. Charles is survived by his wife of 58 years, Gloria Perhai Chappell, children, Randall A. Chappell (Sheila), Rebecca C. Taylor (Danny), Rosemary C. Guy (Ron), grandchildren, Summer Chappell, Andrew Chappell, Zoe T. Rose, William "BJ" Chappell, Krystal Thompson, Ross Harry, Abbie Taylor, Ryan Chappell, great-grandchildren, Bayleigh Akins and McKenzie Rose, 5-step-grandchildren and numerous step-great grandchildren, sister-in-law, Lucille Chappell, nieces, Pat Williams and Brenda Battles, nephews, Charles Chappell, Harry Hellon and Billy Hellon. Pallbearers will be Andrew, William and James Ryan Chappell, Ross Harry, Eric Guy and Patrick Robinson. AAD Members will serve as honorary pallbearers. In lieu of flowers memorial can be made to ASDAA Hall of Fame, c/o Jerry Shaw, 1139 Shady Lane Circle, Talladega AL 35160 or AAD Scholarship Fund for YLC c/o of Rann Gordon, 1301 Campbell Lane, Talladega, AL 35160. Special thank you to caregivers Jerry and Cynthia Shaw.